Foreign Body-Induced Changes in the Reticular Contraction Pattern of Sheep Observed with M-Mode Ultrasonography

In the pre-experimental period of a clinical trial, an apparently clinically healthy sheep fitted with ruminal and abomasal cannulas showed changes in the reticular contraction pattern visualized in M-mode ultrasonogram. Radiographic examination revealed a blunt metal screw in its reticulum. By the...

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Published in:Open veterinary journal (Tripoli, Libya) Libya), 2015-01, Vol.5 (1), p.34-37
Main Authors: Morgado , A. A, Nunes , G. R, Hagen , S. C. F, Sucupira , M. C. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blunt object
BRAZIL
Case Report
DIAGNOSIS
M-mode curve
RETICULUM
Ruminant
RUMINANTS
SARCOMA
ULTRASONOGRAPHY
البرازيل
التشخيص
القلنسوة
المجترات
الورم اللحمي
تخطيط الصدى
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Summary:In the pre-experimental period of a clinical trial, an apparently clinically healthy sheep fitted with ruminal and abomasal cannulas showed changes in the reticular contraction pattern visualized in M-mode ultrasonogram. Radiographic examination revealed a blunt metal screw in its reticulum. By the time change in the reticular motility through the ultrasound examination was detected, the animal had still not expressed any behavioral changes. A description of the clinical case, follow-up of the findings and laboratory data, like white blood cell count, serum pepsinogen and fibrinogen concentrations, were presented. The foreign body was removed through the ruminal cannula and reticular contraction tended to normal. An association of the contraction pattern with measured clinical data was possible, leading to the conclusion that use of M-mode ultrasonography has a potential application in similar clinical situations.
ISSN:2226-4485
2218-6050
2218-6050
DOI:10.12816/0027603